The North Carolina State Wolfpack (4-0) hope to remain perfect when they clash against the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (1-2) at PNC Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks at North Carolina State Wolfpack Betting Prediction
The last time the Peacocks played, they were topped by the Bryant Bulldogs, 71-63. Bryant’s 12.4 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Saint Peter’s, who had a rate of 18.4. Samuel Idowu was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points on 11-for-15 shooting.
The Wolfpack easily got past the Maine Black Bears in their last game, 82-63. North Carolina State won the rebounding battle. The Wolfpack had 17 offensive rebounds and 39 total rebounds, while the Black Bears had three and 24, respectively. Torin Dorn led North Carolina State in scoring with 15 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field.
Based on historical performance heading into this one, ball security could play a significant role in this contest. Since last season, North Carolina State has committed the 60th-fewest miscues in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while the gambling defense of Saint Peter’s has forced the 38th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.5 percent).
Saint Peter’s Peacocks at North Carolina State Wolfpack Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Saint Peter’s, ATS Winner – Saint Peter’s, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
North Carolina State ranks 16th in assists per game (16.6) while Saint Peter’s ranks 270th (11.9).
The Peacocks rank 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Wolfpack rank 233rd (4.0).
North Carolina State ranks 29th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Saint Peter’s ranks 220th (23.1).
The Wolfpack rank 95th in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Peacocks rank 277th (33.2).
North Carolina State ranks 27th in steals per game (7.7) while Saint Peter’s ranks 111th (6.5).
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